Flora da Bahia: Gentianaceae

Abstract

This is a taxonomic account of the Gentianaceae of Bahia State, Brazil. We recognized 40 species, distributed among 12 genera: Calolisianthus (2 species), Chelonanthus (4), Coutoubea (2), Curtia (2), Deianira (4), Helia (H. oblongifolia), Macrocarpaea (5), Prepusa (P. montana), Schultesia (12), Symphyllophyton (S. caprifolioides), Tetrapollinia (T. caerulescens) and Voyria (5). Chelonanthus albus, C. viridiflorus and Deianira erubescens are reported for the first time in the State. Descriptions for the family, genus and species, identification keys, geographic distribution maps, illustrations, and general comments about the species are presented.